For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,779 students in Hancock County, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, ME are Mt Desert Island High School, Bucksport High School and Ellsworth High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 91% (versus the Maine public high school average of 88%), and reading proficiency score of 91% (versus the 88% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Maine public high schools.
Hancock County, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mt Desert Island High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mt Desert Island High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1081 Eagle Lake Road
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 288-5011
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 288-5011
Grades: 9-12
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
Bucksport High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 Broadway
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6650
Grades: 9-12
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Ellsworth High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Lejok Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-4722
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-4722
Grades: 9-12
| 532 students
Rank: #44.
Sumner Memorial High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2456 Us Hwy 1
Sullivan, ME 04664
(207) 422-3510
Sullivan, ME 04664
(207) 422-3510
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Deer Isle-stonington High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
251 North Deer Isle Rd
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-2303
Deer Isle, ME 04627
(207) 348-2303
Grades: 8-12
| 118 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1 School Street
Islesford, ME 04646
(207) 244-3961
Islesford, ME 04646
(207) 244-3961
Grades: K-7
| 17 students
160 State St
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8074
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-8074
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
125 State Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6261
Ellsworth, ME 04605
(207) 667-6261
Grades: 3-5
| 224 students
C/o Po Box 60
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 288-5049
Mount Desert, ME 04660
(207) 288-5049
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
21 Schoolhouse Rd
Orland, ME 04472
(207) 469-2272
Orland, ME 04472
(207) 469-2272
Grades: PK-4
| 104 students
22 School St
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
(207) 963-5584
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
(207) 963-5584
Grades: K-8
| 175 students
63 Elm St Po Box 910
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Bucksport, ME 04416
(207) 469-6647
Grades: 7-8
| 178 students
22 School St Po Box 99
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
(207) 963-2292
Winter Harbor, ME 04693
(207) 963-2292
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, ME include Mt Desert Island High School, Bucksport High School and Ellsworth High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County, ME?
5 public high schools are located in Hancock County, ME.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County, ME?
Hancock County, ME public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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